Antenatal Midwifery Practice

Learning Outcomes

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Describe the biological, psychological and sociological adaptations that occur to the human body systems during pregnancy and how these adaptations impact upon the woman and her family.
• Discuss the role of the midwife in relation to the holistic assessment and monitoring of the woman and fetus and the provision of antenatal care.
• Identify, justify and apply a sound knowledge base to the midwifery skills required to perform care for women and families within the context of the universal care for all women.
• Describe the research evidence and national guidance underpinning antenatal midwifery practice and care
• Discuss the professional regulations, accountability and scope of practice surrounding midwifery care in the UK and the organisation of maternity care.

Biological and Biochemistry processes that underpins midwifery practice Adaptations of the body systems during pregnancy, including the usual parameters that inform midwifery assessments. To include: Integumentary system Skeletal system Muscular system Special senses Endocrine system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Digestive system including nutrition Renal system The female reproductive system Placental development, anatomy, physiology Anatomy and physiology of the breast and lactation Genetics and genomics and application to reproduction Principles of embryology Physiology of pregnancy Philosophical foundations and theoretical perspectives underpinning midwifery care Role and scope of the midwife in different settings Organisation of midwifery care including continuity of carer Regulation and monitoring of care including clinical governance Pre-conception and diagnosis of pregnancy The assessment and delivery of antenatal care accounting for physiological adaptations, psychosocial factors and mental health Maternal Nutrition and health in pregnancy Antenatal screening Minor disorders of pregnancy Individualised care planning Professional communication - including using digital technology for communication Partnership working and referring to the interdisciplinary team Technological support in maternity care Infant feeding (Baby Friendly Initiative) Skills Observation of temperature, pulse, respiratory rate, oxygen saturations, level of consciousness and urinalysis Injection technique Antenatal examination, including abdominal palpation and auscultation Venepuncture Programme threads are linked throughout and include: - Infant feeding principles - Medicines management - Reflection - Mental health and well-being - Values Based Enquiry Journey - Leadership - Coaching

Blended learning of on-line and face to face teaching Technology enhanced learning activities Self-directed study Scenarios and role play Pair and group discussion Practical sessions in the simulated skills lab e-learning for healthcare learning packages

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Group presentation

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: Verbal feedback from academic and peers at the time of the presentation, followed by written feedback from an academic.
• Final Assessment:
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.